My Krups combination coffee machine went on the fritz recently, after not even a year in operation The water won’t heat up any more and coffee made with cold water just doesn’t taste the same! Unfortunately, I didn’t keep my receipt… note to self: file your receipts in case you need to get warranty service. With the coffee machine out of action, I’ve been spending more and more time with my espresso maker, also by Krups. I got this machine a few years ago and I have been using it on a fairly regular basis. But I’ve never been satisfied with it’s ability to steam the milk. Continue reading “Krups – XP4000 Fix” »

Coffee was discovered centuries ago, but espresso is a relatively newcomer on the scene. The long and short of it is that espresso is basically a highly concentrated form of coffee. Yet, that definition certainly doesn’t account for its popularity the world over. The flavor is not only more concentrated, its taste is vastly different from other coffee. Perhaps this is why so many coffee lovers enjoy the taste of an espresso over anything else. Continue reading “Espresso Defined” »

All coffee pod machines follow the same principle, regardless how they may look on the outside. The idea behind these machines is to make coffee brewing more convenient and much simpler. These machines are one of many types of single cup coffee brewers. Continue reading “Coffee Pod Machines Explained” »

Single cup coffee brewers are the ultimate in convenience. They look so bright, shiny and beautiful in the store, that you can’t help but want to take one home. But before you do that, there are a few things you will want to consider. Continue reading “The Truth About Single Cup Coffee Brewers” »